NASHVILLE, Tenn. (August 2014) Stellar Award-Nominated
Gospel Recording Artist Alexis Spight is being released from her recording
contract with Mathew Knowles' Music World Gospel to ink a record deal with the
newly formed Uncle G Records. Uncle G Records is headed by Veteran Industry
Executive Greg "Uncle G" Lyons who has also served as Spight's
manager since she signed with Music World Gospel following her success on BET's
Sunday Best.
"Congratulations to Greg Lyons and the upstart of Uncle
G Records and the signing of Alexis Spight, former Sunday Best runner up and
Music World Gospel artist," said Knowles, president and chief executive
officer, Music World Entertainment. "I wish success in both of their
endeavors."
Knowles and Music World Gospel recognized the hard work and
dedication Uncle G Promotions and Alexis put in to working her first album and
how that collaboration was an integral part of Alexis' professional growth
after her time on Sunday Best. "It was important to Mr. Knowles that
Alexis was happy and comfortable with the transition to her new label home, and
he recognized that in Lyons and rewarded his efforts with the opportunity to
launch Uncle G Records," said Gary J. Washington, entertainment attorney.
"Alexis is thankful for the opportunity, and she is looking forward to the
next stage in her career."
"Thank you so much Mr. Knowles for your time and
consideration shown in giving me an opportunity and signing an eighteen-year-old
rookie like me to Music World Gospel a little over two years ago," said
Spight. "I'm truly grateful for the
experience to fulfill my dream! I've learned and grown so much as an artist
from this endeavor."
Under Uncle G Records, Spight is currently working on new
music. "I'm currently working on my sophomore project entitled 'Dear
Diary' that will be released under my brand new label Uncle G Records, slated
to come out soon," said Spight. "I'm so excited about this new season
God has released me into! Stay tuned for more exciting news that's in the
works."
With an impressive career in the music business managing
artists' bookings, promotional events, concert tours, and radio promotion,
Lyons is excited to announce the launch of his record label Uncle G Records.
"Uncle G Records is the perfect opportunity for my
years of experience within different aspects of the music industry to come
together as a home for artists to hone their craft and put music out that
represents the direction they want to take their careers," said Lyons.
"I'm thrilled Mathew Knowles believed in that vision and expressed his
gratitude by releasing Alexis to be the first artist to sign to Uncle G Records
when many other labels sought to sign her. Her talent and passion for Gospel
music is tremendous."
Lyons is looking forward to launching Alexis' new music
'Dear Diary.'" An October European tour is currently booked to promote the
new album internationally.
"I'm so excited and honored that Alexis has decided to
be the first artist to sign to my new label," said Lyons. "After
Sunday Best, several people approached her for management consideration. She
said she prayed about it, and the Lord revealed it in a dream. We have been
working hard ever since. Of all the top artists I've worked with throughout my
career, Alexis is one of the hardest working I've come across. It paid off in
her two Stellar nominations on her freshman project 'L.O.L.' She's done
everything I've asked of her and more. Her zest and love for God is incredible.
I'm looking forward to assisting her in her growth."
ABOUT ALEXIS SPIGHT:
Born and raised in Buffalo, New York, Alexis Spight is the
oldest of five children and comes from a musical and church family. Her father
is a guitarist, singer, and preacher, along with her uncle and grandfather.
When she was only eight years old, she formed a singing group with her sisters
and performed around the Buffalo area and in various parts of New York. With
her fiery red hair and golden voice, Alexis was a favorite contestant of both
the judges and audience during Season Five of BET's Sunday Best, where she was
named runner-up. The 21-year-old singer/songwriter completed recording her
first album, 'L.O.L.: Living Out Loud,' which was released on March 12, 2013
through Music World Gospel. The album debuted at No. 3 in the country, and 18
weeks after release, 'L.O.L.' reached No. 1. 'L.O.L.' landed her Stellar Award
nominations in two categories; "New Artist of the Year" and
"Contemporary Female Vocalist of the Year". Her first released
single, "Imagine Me," is her take on a song by Sunday Best host Kirk
Franklin, which she performed on the show. She is under the management of Greg
"Uncle G" Lyons' Uncle G Promotions and Entertainment. In July 2014,
Alexis inked a new record deal with Uncle G Records where she will release her
upcoming sophomore album, 'Dear Diary.'
ABOUT GREG "UNCLE G" LYONS:
Greg "Uncle G" Lyons, president and CEO of Uncle G
Promotions and Entertainment, is an invisible and invincible force behind the
success of a wide range of artists in popular music, from R&B/rap to
gospel music. Widely recognized
throughout the industry for his extraordinary success in promoting and
marketing a diverse range of recording artists, his full service company also
offers radio promotions, artist management, and concert and church bookings.
Lyons worked with the Music World roster including Le'Andria Johnson, Brian
Courtney Wilson, Trin-i-tee 5:7, Micah Stampley, Joshua Rogers, and Elder
Goldwire McLendon to name a few. In July 2014, Lyons launched Uncle G Records
signing his first artist, Alexis Spight. Lyons thanks his wife Tiesha and his
three kids Gregory, Amor, and Amir.
For more, please see:
http://www.unclegpromo.com/
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